Beat the heat: How to cool off in San Antonio

May 20, 2013 |By Emily Bamforth and Julie Ruff, mySA.com

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Use sunscreen. In South Texas, sunscreen is important year round, but it's absolutely crucial during the summer months. Even during shady, humid days, UV rays can damage the skin. Protect from sunburn with a sunscreen that has SPF 15 or higher. If a sunburn could not be avoided, use cool compresses or water to cool down the skin, along with treatments like cortisone cream or aloe vera.

New York Times file photo

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Use sunscreen. In South Texas, sunscreen is important year round, but it's absolutely crucial during the summer months. Even during shady, humid days, UV rays can damage the skin. Protect from sunburn with a sunscreen that has SPF 15 or higher. If a sunburn could not be avoided, use cool compresses or water to cool down the skin, along with treatments like cortisone cream or aloe vera.